taking the packing out of the rush baffles will the bike sound louder i have the rush slip on 2 inch baffle thanks

 

Give it some time and it'll probably burn out on it's own. My 1.75s only last a few k. The "new" louder and higher pitch tone is not as pleasant to my ear so I may order new packing material (again).

 

My 1.75s definately got louder after 2 years. I actually like the sound better now.

 

My 1.75s definitely changed after awhile too. They'll 'bark' pretty good when I get on it.

 

Me thinks I need this new packing material. I have to turn my hearing aids off when I ride, wow, have these things got VERY loud after a few k-miles. I have read that some guys have used the fiberglass tape wrap made for fireplaces?? Has anyone tried this?

 

First I took the packing out. Then I rode for a while with my baffles out too. You might as well try it while they're out! I then ordered Big City Thunder baffles for the headpipes. I have since changed pipes, but still have the BCT baffles for this application if anyone is interested. PM if 1/2 price sounds good.

 

I pulled my baffles 1.75" shortly after I installed the mufflers and after the bike had been on a dyno. The stock packing was all bunched up in one end of each baffle. I wrapped them with 5/8 inch stove rope, sold at wood stove shops or home depot has it to. I wrapped loosely all the way down the baffles and fastened the ends on the non-perforated ends of the baffles with stainless steel hose clamps. I think it helped the sound some and it's suppose to last longer. Still has a fairly loud sound but not bad.

 

Might take it off,,, but not out,,, as its wrapped around the outside,, not inside...

IMO it probably sounds like,,,&^%$#@

 

Replaced my Rush 2" baffles with Big City Thunder baffles. Way louder and retained back pressure.

 

i've got about 5000 miles on my Rush 1.75s. If they got louder it was gradual and I didn't notice it. Maybe my hearing deteriorated as they got louder. They still sound very good.